Edgy Christian Fiction Lovers Summer Blog Tour 2012
Books by Shawna K. Williams to read this summer
No Other
In
the aftermath of WWII all Jakob Wilheimer wants is to get over his pain, get on
with life, and if at all possible, forgive those who've wronged his family --
including himself. But it's hard to do when there are constant reminders. One
of them being his former schoolmate, now teacher, Meri Parker -- Miss Port
Delamar Pearl, Mayor's daughter, Belle of the town -- Meri Parker. After
enduring the stigma and isolation associated with the internment camp, the
awkwardness of going back to school should've been a cake walk. But Jakob
didn't expect to find himself inexplicably drawn to Meri. Or to discover that
the pain and loneliness of her life surpassed his own. She needed to be rescued
from the wretched people seeking to control her life. And more than anything,
he needed to be the one to save her.
"This is a romance novel
that won my heart, even though I normally do not read romance. Shawna's mastery
of characterization infused the story with such believability, and I fell in
love with Jakob and Meri. No sappy scenes, no corny lines--this book is about
story. Yes, it's a love story, but it is so much more." ~ Author Kat Heckenbach.
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In All Things
Jakob
and Meri's story continues...
Meredith
Louis's Hollywood career is at a point of transition. No longer under Majestic
Studios' control, Meri is free to broaden her appeal as an actress and finally
earn the recognition she desires.
Meri
and Jakob return to their hometown for the holidays where Meri hopes to
reconcile with her parents after a decade of silence. But after a disastrous
encounter, Meri is plunged into turmoil as old fears resurface in unexpected
ways.
Jakob,
already dealing with unresolved family issues of his own, is further burdened
by his inability to help his wife. Can he learn to step aside and trust God's
plan. Will Meri recognize what she already has?
In
All Things is a story of faith and restoration, anchored in the belief,
"...that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them
who are the called according to his purpose."
"Williams's beautiful pacing
and language and unabashed reality set up another faith-filled journey of
facing one's fears and forgiveness. The drama of 1950s Hollywood, the
tenderness of family, and the enjoyment of life's simple pleasures combine to
grip the reader from the start with a genuine, unique reading experience. No
matter how much we love our families, no matter our financial success, we're
still the sum of the experiences that mold us. Williams reminds us that there
is no other better substitute for faith in God, whom we can most assuredly
trust with and in all things."
~
Author Lisa Lickel
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The Good Fight
Roger
Talbot's life is defined by his devotion to public service. Having just
successfully prosecuted a brutal murder case, Roger turns his attention to
discovering the shady dealings of Niles Parker -- the town's former mayor,
Roger's old boss and the father of the woman Roger almost married.
Pennye
Carrington ran away from Port Delamar with plans never to return. However,
learning that her brother had murdered a family member of a famous movie star
changed those plans. Pennye comes back with the hope of bringing stability to a
family in disarray, but facing the torment of her childhood may be more than
she can handle.
Roger's
mission to bring down Niles Parker and Pennye's desire to keep her brothers out
of trouble create a middle ground, where two people who couldn't be further
apart, embark on a danger-filled journey of discovery to find themselves and
each other.
"The core of this story was
beautiful indeed. Not only did it deal with honesty and forgiveness, but it
dealt with pretending to be something we're not because we are ashamed of our
past, whether it's because we were rich or poor. It wasn't so much about how much
or how little money they had, but about how they were ashamed of their
beginnings. Yet it did make up part of who they were, so to deny it would be to
deny a part of themselves. I loved that message in the story. If we have some
pain in our past, we can try to pretend it never happened, but the truth is
that everything in the past shapes who we are. Why not embraces the joys and
the pain and thank God for how He uses even the ashes of our lives to make
something beautiful." ~ Author Michelle Sutton
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Check out these stops on the rest of the blog tour.
Wed, Aug 15: Michelle Sutton (DECISION TO LOVE, OUT OF TIME, IT'S NOT ABOUT HER) http://edgyinspirationalauthor.blogspot.com/
Sat, Aug 18: Tori Chase (THE SNAKE MURDERS)
http://www.kvictoriachase.com
Mon. Aug 20: DEBORAH PICCURELLI (HUSH, LITTLE BABY) http://faith-fiction-friends.blogspot.com/
Wed, Aug 22: Christine Lindsay (SHADOWED IN SILK) www.christinelindsay.org
Sat, Aug 25: Michael Scott (THE LOST SCROLLS) http://MichaelJScott.wordpress.com.
Mon, Aug27: Paul Baines (ALPHA REDEMPTION, ALPHA REVELATION) http://www.pabaines.com
Wed, Aug 29: Dale Amedei (THE ANVIL OF THE CRAFTSMAN, THE BRITTERIDGE HERESY) http://daleamidei.wordpress.com/
I'm enjoying the blog tour! I love stories of restoration. I think it's the crux of our faith, because we all come to God needing to be restored, and we live so much of our lives floating in and out of that condition. Thanks for writing these wonderful novels that show us that!
ReplyDeleteGreat looking titles,Shawna, and *awesome* rides!
ReplyDeleteI can't believe I still haven't read THE GOOD FIGHT. I loved the first two books and I definitely needed this reminder to put it on my list.
ReplyDeleteYour books are WONDERFUL!
ReplyDeleteLOVE the look of your blog. Hope you're summer reading has been fun.
ReplyDeleteBest wishes on your projects.